This is the oldest generation to have been conclusively researched - three
brothers and a sister of unknown parentage, but it is only Abraham's line
that we follow for the moment

John a
man of some substance who farmed on Canvey Island Thomas - who had at least
four childrenAbraham
who lived in Leigh in the dwelling backing onto the shore. He is mentioned
in landing charges in 1727 and it was he who bought the barge "Mary
and Elizabeth" in 1744. After four marriages he sired his only
surviving son when he was 70 years old Mary - married William
Stanes and had at least six children